About 3Cre8

3Cre8 Wreaths & Handicrafts is a creative family business built by three siblings who share a love for design, artistry, and meaningful moments.

Born and raised in Whiteville, North Carolina, our workshop sits right beside our family's insurance agency—a staple of our community opened by our mother nearly 40 years ago. Years later, our parents purchased the building next door. Today, that very space has become the proud home of 3Cre8. Before our business officially began, the workshop was already a hub of creativity. Stephanie, the oldest of the three of us, had been hosting paint parties there while crafting custom bows, wreaths, and centerpieces. Michelle quickly discovered a deep passion for painting alongside her, which became a cornerstone of what we do today.

Born from a Moment of Connection
The true spark for 3Cre8 came during a deeply meaningful moment for our family. Around Mother’s Day in 2024, the three of us gathered in the workshop to create a grave saddle arrangement for our mother’s tombstone. As we worked side-by-side—laughing, crying, and remembering her—the idea surfaced: What if we built a business that combined our unique creative strengths?

Our paths to that moment were all a little different. A few years earlier, Al had been tasked with replacing the seasonal wreaths at the pharmacy where he works. Realizing that local custom options were overly simple yet carried high price tags, he decided to make his own. His fall and Christmas wreaths were such a hit that pharmacy customers constantly asked to buy them right off the doors!

Meet the Makers

Michelle | The Resident Artist
Michelle is a registered nurse with a huge heart and a bold creative spirit. As the fine artist of the group, she is responsible for the stunning hand-painted pieces and unique décor that make our designs truly one-of-a-kind.

Al | The Color & Design Strategist
A full-time pharmacist, Al is the structural designer and color mastermind behind our concepts. Blending his naturally analytical mind with a passion for visual arts, Al is a Certified Color Consultant, having graduated from the prestigious Color & Design Master Class at the Eiseman Center for Color Information and Training. He uses this specialized expertise to build bold arrangements and complex, mathematically beautiful color combinations.

Stephanie | The Bow Guru
Stephanie manages our family's insurance agency full-time and is our resident bow expert. She can create nearly any style under the sun and specializes in the beautiful, high-end flora satin bows that our local clients love.

Three Styles, One Distinct Look

Our individual design styles are completely different, which is exactly why 3Cre8 works:

  • Michelle enjoys artistic, unexpected, and whimsical pieces.
  • Al prefers a dramatic, show-stopping “more is more” approach.
  • Stephanie leans toward minimal and traditional elegance.

Together, these three perspectives blend into designs that are beautifully layered, meticulously balanced, and entirely distinctive.

Today, 3Cre8 offers a wide range of handcrafted pieces, including wreaths, swags, door hangers, custom bows, seasonal décor, and creative supplies for fellow makers. While we all still maintain our full-time careers, 3Cre8 is our shared passion. Our dream is to grow this venture into something we can pursue together full-time. Until then, you can usually find us working side-by-side in the workshop—creating, experimenting, and enjoying the process of bringing new designs to life.